Zov’s Bistro
Posted by So-Cal Veg Blogger on Jul 19, 2009
Zov’s is a small, family-run chain local to Orange County. The original location, on 17th street in Tustin, is actually two experiences in one: an upscale dinning bistro and a casual cafe and bakery. While Zov’s does not focus on vegetarian cuisine or advertise itself as vegetarian friendly, its Mediterranean-based cuisine inherently is.
Thai Bamboo Bistro
Posted by So-Cal Veg Blogger on Jul 5, 2009
Thai Bamboo Cafe is a small, unassuming bistro tucked inside the retail maze of Tustin’s “District” shopping center. Veggie visitors will be surprised by the decent selection of options and the frequent use of tofu. (Truly vegan options, though, are limited.) Suggestions include the “drunken vegetable noodles” and “crazy cashew vegetables.” Both dishes are prepared with noticeably fresh and varied ingredients. Also of note are the crunchy, almost oil-less thin “vegetables spring rolls,” a great dish to share. A word of warning, though, as with most Thai cooking, the curries (even the vegetable tofu) contain fish sauce. The staff, however, is happy to answer questions about the food and its ingredients.
Natraj’s Tandoori
Posted by So-Cal Veg Blogger on Jun 24, 2009
Natraj is a great place to go for decent Indian food in a hurry. Although they do have a full menu, I’ve only ever experienced their steam table in the 2 years that I’ve been going there. Like other Indian restaurants, they offer a wide variety of vegetarian options despite not being a strictly vegetarian restaurant.